We are looking for an experienced and motivated Production Manager Food & Pharmacutical Manufacturing (m/f/d) to ensure compliant, efficient, and timely manufacturing operations. You will oversee and coordinate production areas and play a key role in process optimization, employee training, and regulatory compliance in a GMP and/or IFS-regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Production Oversight: Ensure efficient and legally compliant production processes in accordance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), IFS, and other relevant standards.
* Coordination of Production Areas: Manage and coordinate production teams including raw material processing, softgel encapsulation, drying, sorting, and packaging.
* Production Scheduling: Guarantee on-time manufacturing to meet delivery deadlines and production targets.
* Documentation & Procedures: Actively contribute to the creation and revision of SOPs and work instructions in collaboration with the Operational Excellence Manager.
* Employee Training: Develop and implement training plans, including employee instruction, documentation, and effectiveness checks.
* Quality Management: Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) related to customer complaints and inspection findings.
* Process Optimization: Identify and implement improvement measures in cooperation with cross-functional teams; support procurement of production equipment.
* Process Validation: Participate in the introduction and validation of new processes and technologies.
* Compliance & Communication: Ensure adherence to all regulatory and internal policies, and facilitate effective communication across departments.
* Operational Supervision: Monitor work execution, verify results, and initiate corrective measures as needed.
* Recruitment Support: Assist in recruiting new team members in close cooperation with the HR department, aligned with staffing plans and budget constraints.
Your Profile:
* Education: Degree in Food Technology, Pharmacy, Chemistry or equivalent
technical or scientific training (e.g. Technician, Master Craftsman)
* Professional Experience: Proven leadership experience in a production environment in a multinational company environment, ideally within the food or pharmaceutical industry (e.g. as a shift).
* Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of relevant manufacturing regulations, like GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and/or IFS
* Digital Skills: Proficient in MS Office and experienced with ERP systems
* Preferred Skills: Strong knowledge of KPIs, occupational safety, and quality management systems.
* Personal Competencies: Strong communication and teamwork skills, high level of commitment, assertiveness, and openness to innovation and change.
We offer:
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
* Positive and collaborative work environment
* Flexible working hours and models for a good work-life balance
* International company environment and international colleagues
* Good work-life balance
* Many "healthy" extras